19th Century French Gilt Bronze & Silvered Three Piece Clock Garniture
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Great craftsmanship French gilt bronze and silvered brass three piece clock garniture from the mid 19th century. The set include a French ebauche clock 8-day brass time and strike mo...
Brass, Bronze
"MITCHELL, VANCE & CO." American Indian Candelabra
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1870 Matching pair of cast brass figural candelabra with original finish and crystal fittings. Attributed to 'Mitchell Vance & Co.' a prolific manufacturer of quality lightin...
Crystal, Brass
"Mitchell Vance & Co." Arts & Crafts Light Fixture
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Arts & Crafts fixture by 'Mitchell Vance & Co.' with four upward pointing lamps, all original with gas plug appliance valve, circa 1905.
Mitchell Vance Combination Gas-Electric Crystal Chandelier, circa 1900
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Attributed to Mitchell Vance because of the very unusual cutting pattern on bottom of etched glass bowl.
Crystal
Mitchell Vance & Co. Two-Light Inverted Gas Fixture
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Greek revival style, made by Mitchell Vance & Co. of New York. Fitted with period Opal shades.
Gothic Slag, Glass Dome Pendant Fixture by Mitchell Vance & Co.
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Restored, rewired, ready to hang. Attributed to Mitchell Vance, circa 1910. Measurements: 44" H x 25" W.
"Mitchell Vance & Co." Sheffield Style Four-Light Flush Mount
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Manufactured by Mitchell Vance & Co. Sheffield style flush mount fixture with notched crystal, circa 1915.
"MITCHELL VANCE & CO." Goddess Newel Post Lamp
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1860 Stunning Mitchell Vance & Co. converted gas bronze figural newel post lamp with antique shade.
Bronze
Mitchell Vance & Co. Sheffield Patterned Light Fixture, Four-Light
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1910 Charming example of a compact Sheffield pan light fixture by prolific American manufacturer, Mitchell Vance & Company. Great original finish on matched body, bells and canopy.
Brass
Unavailable
H 45 in W 48 in D 48 in
Monumental Neoclassical Style Bronze and Mica Chandelier Mitchell Vance, NY
Located in Atlanta, GA
Established in 1854, the Mitchell Vance Company was an industry leader in early 20th century lighting.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 48 in Dm 32 in
"MITCHELL, VANCE & CO." Renaissance Revival Style Spelter Fixture (6-Light)
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1875 Monumental six-arm speltre fixture made by "Mitchell, Vance & Co." of New York. This unusual fixture is all original and finished in the period cinnamon bronze...
Pair of Quality Cast Victorian Fixtures, Five-Light, circa 1900
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
An epic pair of lights for a dining room, living room, or grand hallway. Attributed to Mitchell Vance Co. of New York City. Cleaned, rewired, and restored.
Brass
Victorian Gas Hall Harp
Located in Vancouver, BC
Nice acid etched and ribbed period shade. Fixture made by Mitchell Vance of New York. circa 1900 Measures: 32" L x 11" D.
Four Light All Original Sheffield Pan Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Sheffield patterning. Made by Mitchell Vance of New York. Complemented nicely with exposed bulbs, circa 1915.
A Pair of Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Table Lamps by Mitchell Vance Co.
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
An antique pair of gilt bronze table lamps in the Neoclassical style, produced early 20th century by New York City firm Mitchell Vance Co., each with berry finial and double cluster ...
Bronze
Sold
H 21 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Excellent Pair of Mitchell, Vance & Co Gilt Bronze Four-Light Wall Sconce Lamps
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Shippensburg, PA
In every way exceeding expectations, this very fine pair of gilt bronze sconces is a testament to the fine casting skill developed on this side of the Atlantic during the 19th centur...
Bronze
Late 19th Brass Gas Electric Pendant w/ Pale Pink Acid Etched Glass Bowl
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Denver, CO
An exceptional late 19th century brass gas/electric pendant bowl. The pale ping acid etched glass bowl is original to the fixture. The etching of festoons with bows and bell flowers....
Brass
Rare Mitchell Vance Scissor Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
We've been doing this for some time and have never been able to find one of these Mitchell Vance Gasoliers. To say they are rare is an understatement.
Brass
Rare Mitchell Vance Scissor Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
We've been doing this for some time and have never been able to find one of these Mitchell Vance Gasoliers. To say they are rare is an understatement.
Mitchell Vance 3-Light Ceiling Fixture C1913
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Portland, OR
Taken from the Mitchell Vance Company 1913 catalog: "It has been the policy of The Mitchell Vance Company...to keep its products representative of that which is best and most progres...
Brass
Mitchell Vance 4-Light Ceiling Fixture C1913
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Portland, OR
Taken from the Mitchell Vance Company 1913 catalog: "It has been the policy of The Mitchell Vance Company...to keep its products representative of that which is best and most progres...
Brass
Mitchell Vance & Co. Gothic Flush Mount (6-Light)
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1915 Mitchell Vance & Co. Gothic-style flush mount light fixture with original chain and decorative castings.
Brass
"MITCHELL, VANCE & CO." Original Cast Brass Sconces (Pair)
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1910 Original brass sconces made by Mitchell, Vance & Co., profusely cast hand-filed decorations with an untouched period finish.
Brass
Mitchell, Vance & Co. Lady Newel Post
Located in Vancouver, BC
Highest of quality cast zinc newel post light made by Mitchell, Vance & Co. (as seen in their catalog circa 1876) Originally gas, now electrified, with original finish and original o...
Glass
Newel Post Lamp by Mitchell Vance
Located in Vancouver, BC
Bronzed spelter lady newel post lamp, attributed to 'Mitchell Vance'. Note the gold coin in her hand signifying finance; this type of figure was popularized in the 3rd quarter of the...
Spelter
3-Arm Anglo-Japanese Fixture by Mitchell Vance
Located in Vancouver, BC
3-Arm restored gas fixture, fully restored in matte bronze finish, inserted with a piece of 'Longwy' ceramic. Attributed to 'Mitchell Vance' of New York.
"Mitchell, Vance & Co." Exceptional Louis XV Light Fixture, SIx-Light
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1912 Made and signed by the famous "Mitchell Vance & Co." of New York. This fixture has a virtually untouched original gilt finish, and has been fitted with shades ...
An antique pair of Mitchell Vance Co. silvered sconce
Located in New York, NY
AIS2705 A pair of single-light sconces in their original silverplate by the Mitchell Vance Co. Having stepped backplates and scrolling cast arms.
Pair of Cast Bronze Mitchell, Vance & Co. Sconce
Located in Minneapolis, MN
They were manufactured by Mitchell, Vance and Co., a company that got its start in the mid-1800s designing and manufacturing high end gas lighting.
Metal, Bronze
Egyptian Revival Floor Lamp
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Exceptional quality cast brass floor lamp depicting feline goddess 'Bastet' of Ancient Egypt. Attributed to 'Mitchell Vance'.
Brass
"Warrior" Bronze Newel Post Lamp
Located in Vancouver, BC
Mitchell Vance & Co. Warrior Newel Post Lamp.Converted from gas to electric with flame shade, body made of bronze spelter.
American Renaissance clock
Located in Hudson, NY
Finials and columns in gold, silver and copper. Signed Mitchell Vance and Co., NY
Onyx
Highly Unusual Aesthetic Movement Hall Lantern Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Light has been restored to its "gold" finish. Attributed to Mitchell Vance of New York.
Brass
Cast bronze and brass star shaped Federal chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to the maker Mitchell Vance Co. Current height: 57-1/2" Minimum height: 22-1/2" Diameter: 24" Please call your local Remains Lighting showroom to check the locatio...
Brass
Mitchell Vance Bronze Sconces
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Canton, MA
A pair of bronze sconces by Mitchell Vance & Company. Made in the United States Around 1910.
Bronze
$9,862
H 20.87 in W 6.3 in D 18.12 in
19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century French Empire style ormolu bronze mantle clock. The foliate surround gilt dial, Inside with eight day movement with strike on bell. The top mounted with a figure...
Bronze, Ormolu
$550,000
H 37 in W 22 in D 14 in
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Danville, CA
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock An important, exhibition quality ormolu bronze bracket clock of massive proportions, the case decorated...
Bronze
$116,517
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 12.6 in
A Napoléon III Silvered-Bronze Clock Garniture by Charpentier, Paris
By Charpentier et Cie
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large and Important Napoléon III Gilt and Silvered-Bronze Sculptural Three-Piece Clock Garniture, By Charpentier, Paris. Comprising a mantle clock and a pair of figural vases. The...
Bronze
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